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MIS 4340/5340 Foundations of Database Systems. Class Introduction. Agenda. Instructor Introduction Administration Course Overview Syllabus Next Time. Foundations of Database Systems. Objectives Understand data-related activities of SDLC
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MIS 4340/5340 Foundations of Database Systems Class Introduction
Agenda • Instructor Introduction • Administration • Course Overview • Syllabus • Next Time...
Foundations of Database Systems • Objectives • Understand data-related activities of SDLC • Implement data modeling, database design, database implementation, and database application techniques • CASE (Visio) • Database (SQL Server) • Application Development (Visual Studio) • Course Contents • Lectures, Examples, In-Class Exercises • Individual Assignments (4) • Team Projects (3)* • Quizzes (3) • Exams (2) *Can request teammates; see syllabus for Team Preferences deadline
Learning • Responsibility of student to do more than just listen to lectures & recite on exams • Participate : • prepare --read & reread-- for each class • attend, listen, be attentive, engaged • Ask and answer questions, & add to discussion • do each assignment completely, individually, & in a timely and professional manner • Take PLENTY of notes: • Do NOT just rely on powerpoint • Explore : • Go beyond classroom material
Class Resources • Class Homepage: • http://blogs.baylor.edu/gina_green/mis4340/ • Syllabus & Schedule: • http://business.baylor.edu/gina_green/teaching/mis4340/spr14/spr14_mis4340_syllabus.html all class materials accessed here NOTE: Blackboard is NOT used for class materials. It is only used for (1) posting of grades and (2) posting of attendance.
Next Time... • Read1: • Chapter 1: The Database Environment & Development Process • Chapter 2: Modeling Data in the Organization • Chapter 3: The Enhanced E-R Model • Chapter 9: Data Warehousing • Chapter 10: Data Quality and Integration • Chapter 11: Data and Database Administration 1See specific pages on class schedule